How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: July 01,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to install linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-197.229
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152696
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-197-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.4.0-197-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-197-generic_4.4.0-197.229_amd64.deb
Size: 36625380
MD5sum: 5558e6d3fd6b54f1c0855bc796fa5421
SHA1: 0d8375553e0dbd8d07208c7c1647971e6f72e81c
SHA256: cdc364f272e35fa357d00b6926a76e7ea7d18cab6c1f1ded61968656b85d4fa8
SHA512: b8f57499cbf3c767d4b4e208be9c4772a76cc32493a9763195bb307f6c1d3285e7cecb6cd7f2c002904fe4414f4b8dc9e9bed01bb5253ca76ff2a07f0ab72226
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 on
64 bit x86 SMP.
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Also includes the corresponding System.map file, the modules built by the
packager, and scripts that try to ensure that the system is not left in an
unbootable state after an update.
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Supports Generic processors.
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Geared toward desktop and server systems.
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You likely do not want to install this package directly. Instead, install
the linux-generic meta-package, which will ensure that upgrades work
correctly, and that supporting packages are also installed.
Description-md5: 8ddf4399af85f43e9127757b98ea6afe
Supported: 5y